Jury Duty: Serious Business
While many people tend to throw their jury duty questionnaire into a pile with the rest of the junk mail, Queens County Clerk and…
Maspeth
Thousand Celebrate Smile on Maspeth Day
More than 5,000 children and adults enjoyed a great time at “Smile on Maspeth Day”, a carnival event sponsored each year by Maspeth Federal Bank….
Preliminary City Council District Map Released
After a series of public hearings and meetings, The New York City Districting Commission released its preliminary City Council maps. Although most districts remained…
Ulrich Victorious, Looks Toward Spirited Campaign
The first leg in the race for the state Senate seat in the 15th district ended with the Republican primary last Thursday night in…
Grand Larcenies Down, Burglaries Up In The 104 Precinct
At the Communities of Maspeth and Elmhurst Together (COMET) meeting on Monday night, Deputy Inspector Michael Cody broke down the most up-to-date crime statistics for…
Remembering Together
Memorial services throughout the Forum readership area were held at several different locations, over the weekend beginning on Saturday morning. In honor of the heroes…
JFK Bandits Arrested
Eighteen workers at John F. Kennedy Airport were arrested this week and charged in connection with the widespread theft of tens of thousands of mini…
Call Him Deputy Inspector
After just fifteen months the Commanding Officer at the 104th Precinct serving the neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale, Captain Michael Cody was…
From the Floor of the RNC
The city of Tampa welcomed 50,000 visitors at last week’s Republican National Convention. As a Presidential Delegate for the 6th Congressional District, I was afforded…
Friends Mourn Death of Daniel Fernandez
Hundreds of students, teachers and friends mourned the loss of Daniel Fernandez, a 16-year-old St. Francis Prep junior who died in a tragic accident…
MTA Expands Trash Can Removal Program in Four Boroughs
In order to reduce trash and keep rodents away from its train stations, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) will expand a pilot program, which it…
Kevin the Peacock Home Just in Time For Classes
After two weeks on the run, an unlikely feathery fugitive has been caught. Kevin, a resident peacock from John Bowne High School’s Agricultural Center, has…
CEC 24 Says 2011-2012 School Year is a Success
At its first meeting, the Community Education Council 24 (CEC 24) announced that schools within the district have seen an improvement in their English Language…
JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes
Each year, riders from around the world come together for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Ride To Cure Diabetes. The ride is designed with…
Queens Man Busted with Arsenal of Weapons
A 53-year-old Queens man was arrested and charged with 53 counts of criminal weapons possession and reckless endangerment after firing shots in the air from…